Students can repeat the activity with another slave song. If you have found this map helpful, you may also like the other visualizations and maps ive made. It is tiered to accommodate different levels of student comprehension and ability, and to guide students of all learning levels to higherorder thinking. They can click on accompanying images to read popups with more information. Creation of a slave ship this activity may not be appropriate for all classrooms.
To explore an interactive timeline and map of slavery in america from 18601950, visit. Slavery in what became the united states probably began with the arrival of 20 and odd enslaved africans to the british colony of virginia, in 1619. Timeline of slavery and the underground railroad 1501 african slaves first arrive in the new world as the result of spanish settlement in santo domingo current capital of dominican republic. Objectives after completing this activity, students will be able to. Given a map, tlw trace the routes of the slaves on their journey north by calculating the mileage each one walked. In this brainpop movie, tim and moby will help you understand the terrible institution of slavery from its beginnings in ancient history up through the enslavement of africans in the united states. The underground railroad was the network used by enslaved black. Recent case studies are included in the ppt, there are 3 different case studies. This activity works well as an introduction to learning about the civil war. The clear connection between slavery and american capitalism.
Interactive map bbc modern slavery an infographic visual. Interactive map for business of antihuman trafficking. Use our timeline to navigate a history of slavery in the united states. A great inclass or takehome activity for black history month. Animated interactive of the history of the atlantic slave trade. In a society in which nearly everybody is dominated by somebody elses mind or by a disembodied mind, it becomes increasingly difficult to learn the truth about the activities of governments and corporations, about the quality or value of products, or about the health of ones own place and economy. This map will help you learn more about major routes used by people on the underground railroad. This map shows the divided nation as the united states headed toward war. Slavery in africa whether slavery existed within subsaharan african iron age kingdoms before the arrival of europeans is hotly contested among african studies scholars. Coast survey map calculated the number of slaves in each. The missouri compromise, 1820 blank map including missouri. Slave alphabet book as a class or have each student create an individual alphabet book. Slavery in america activities and educational games. This book is a shallow and broad discussion of the institution of human slavery, with little analysis but lots of pictures and primary sources.
Joseph activity book for beginners teaching resources. This concept has been around for thousands of years. Popular slavery books meet your next favorite book. Find a compilation of all the interactive activities within the student activity the underground railroad. This activity book profiles real heroes and heroines in their struggle to abolish slavery in america forever. Great as an introduction to slavery or the civil war.
There are also 2 blank cards so students can add 2 of events of their choice. A geographyhumanities lesson looking at modern slavery. After the american revolution, many northern states outlawed slavery. Due to variances in browsers and operating systems, the selected map may not print on this page. Slavery, underground railroad, and abolition worksheets. Students will learn about abolitionists, abraham lincoln, the underground railroad, and the th amendment.
It identified the percentage of the population enslaved in each county, and the total number of slavesfour million, up from 700,000 in 1790was a figure that could not have gone unnoticed by americans living through such violent upheaval. Originally published in two volumes, the first half deals with slavery from ancient times to the renaissance, the second half concentrates on the african slave trade, and also covers some of the modern uses of forced labor, gulags and other types of nearslavery. Most students leave high school without an adequate understanding of the role slavery played in the development. A history of slavery in the united states national. Many people in the north felt that slavery should be illegal in all the united states. Although slavery has been practiced for almost the whole of recorded history, the vast numbers involved in the african slave trade has left a legacy which cannot be ignored. If you enjoyed this study, please take a moment to click the button below and share it.
The untold history of postcivil war neoslavery in slavery by another name, douglas blackmon of the wall street journal argues that slavery did not end in. Coast survey in 1861 using census data from 1860, shows the relative prevalence of slavery in southern counties that year. Slavery, the underground railroad, and abolition these educational resources will complement your curriculum on this important part of u. British, french, dutch, andby the end of the centuryamerican activity.
There were many reasons for the split between north and south. Students will assemble this informative lifttab book about harriet tubman and the underground railroad and learn how slaves escaped to freedom. The leusden was one of the last wic vessels used to transport slaves and. Subscribe to this newsletter for updates on similar historical work. Slavery and the slave trade in precolonial africa by dr. Learners will find the mileage within 1015 miles accuracy, and describe in. After carefully reading through the information, test your knowledge of the underground rail. Harriet tubman readers theater underground railroad book videos interactive. Harriet tubman and the underground railroad printable k. Look for the port towns you labeled on your map on the chart and map above. Slideshows of important themes in american history with images and audio. When you are done, ask yourself what you have learned about the people, places, and history of this unique yet difficult period of american. The antebellum south the era between the war of 1812 and the american civil war. Introduction slavery and the slave trade have been age old institutions and practices in almost every continent in the world.
As historian susan schulten has shown, this particular map was created by a federal. Select option 1 to buy a copy for your personal use, or option 2 group license if you would like to make multiple copies for your group, church, ministry or congregation. All activities underground railroad student activity. Follow a runaway slave to freedom along the underground railroad in 1860. Then use the information on the map to fill in your chart. Great book for students to see how slavery affected children. Includes posting on a bulletin board, writing a secret letter, a harriet tubman web hunt, and a mapping activity. Activity book discovering the underground railroad. What products were traded from the west indies to the thirteen colonies. Critical reading, writing historical fiction, decodingword identification, for a wealth of student activities and resources about the underground railroad, see. An awardwinning, publicly funded digital learning game that asks middle school students to assume the role of a black slave in 1800s america is prompting debate about when and how to employ the.
The coast survey map of slavery was one of many maps drawn from data produced in 19thcentury america. A time line, reading list, glossary, and listing of web sites for further exploration complete this activity book. This booklet is an overview of a few of the most active supporters in the movement to abolish slavery. We liked making a diorama of a house with a secret hiding place. The map shows in graphic terms the density of the slave population in the southern states, based on figures from the 1860 census. This works well as a story and also as a lesson in africanamerican history. Reading comprehension profile of courageous abolitionist classro. Includes information on the basics, history, slavery, the bill of rights women and how it all works together. Civil war project educates students on how the issue of slavery divided america a mere 85 years after it declared its independence. As historian susan schulten has shown, this particular map was created by a.
The truth no black person was ever meant to find out. By 1840 most slaves who lived north of the masondixon line were set free. Name three places outside of the united states where the routes end. These people were called abolitionists because they wanted to abolish slavery.
And if you pause the map and click on a dot, youll learn about the ships. The finished product is a lifttab book that students can. A pioneering book as very little has thus far been published on the subject in the. Edwin hergesheimers map of southern slavery was printed in september of 1861 and sold to raise money for sick and wounded union soldiers. This activity includes directions, cutouts, materials list, and book pages. It sets the stage for student understanding of why the war was fought, the objectives and strategies of both. Slave states student version activity items the following items are part of this activity and appear at the end of this student version. Read the article you can also listen to the audio while you read. The interactive slideshow with audio lets students read a short article at each stop. Allissa richardson of 2mpower media, including classroom activity guides for high school and college students and accompanying teacher resources. The two regions had different economies, for example, and different traditions. Activities find it the map shows trade between nations in the 1600s and 1700s.
French ports activity in french ports and europe in the slave trade 15001815 from. Parents and teachers are encouraged to talk to children about the underground railroad and the materials presented in this booklet. The map that lincoln used to see the reach of slavery. Examine the role of slavery in the civil war and the significance of the emancipation proclamation though these educational videos and related activities. These maps reveal how slavery expanded across the united states. Materials pink and say by patricia polacco from the slavery in illinois kit life as a slave photo analysis questionnaire in this lesson plan slave lullabies music cd from the book in the hollow of your hand from the slavery in illinois kit optional trivenn diagram in this lesson plan internet access optional. This map shows that the kingdom of judah existed on the west coast of africa in 1710. Slavery slavery is the idea that a human is someones property, that heshe can be bought, sold and owned. Slavery timeline activity by di teacher teachers pay. Visitors to the site learn about frederick douglass efforts to abolish slavery and his struggle for rights for all oppressed people. Five detailed teacher lesson plans, including joseph the dreamer, sold into slavery, the dreaming pharaoh, the silver cup, and joseph and his family. By law, it was illegal to teach a slave to read and write. A quilt map to freedom stroud, bettye, bennett, erin susanne on.
Learn more about it during the 1600s and 1700s, people who lived on the continents of europe, africa, and north america all had products that the others needed. Select option 1 to buy a copy for your personal use, or option 2 group license if you would like to make multiple copies for your group, church, ministry or. Escape from slavery activity grades 412, students travel back to 1860 to follow a young slave as he flees a kentucky plantation for canada along the underground railroad. It officially ended with the ratification of the th amendment in 1865. About the era, an article that explains how the north and south disagreed about slavery and other issues, president lincolns emancipation proclamation, how the war was. The underground railroad refers to the efforts of enslaved afri. Activities the following activities will enhance students learning experience and encourage a deeper understanding of slavery. About 60,000 people suffer under modernday slavery in the united states.
Engaging reading and interactive activities include. Junior ranger activity book discovering the underground railroad. In michael cottmans new book, shackles from the deep, the history of the slave trade comes to life. For example, europeans produced furniture and tools, while colonists in north america had fish and lumber. Slavery, underground railroad, abolitionists and harriet tubman, civil war. Use your textbook or map book to complete the following activity.
Apportionment legislation an act apportioning seats for maine, 1820 item 2. An interactive map showing how slavery spread across the united states. The story of joseph activity book for beginners includes. Modernday slavery a very impressive multipart series. This is a 78page downloadable activity book in pdf format. If i were in high school and writing an essay about slavery in the roman empire or something, this would have been perfect. Slavery was a deeply rooted institution in north america that.
As an alternative, students could also create an alphabet book focusing on civil rights or a current liberation struggle. Student use skills in sequencing to create a time line featuring major events in history. Akosua perbi fulbrightscholarinresidence manchester college indiana, u. Frederick douglass national historic site y,m,o,t born into slavery, frederick douglass was a runaway slave, abolitionist, civil rights advocate, author and statesmen. Usually, when we say american slavery or the american slave trade. The underground railroad for kids is an inspiring story of brave people compelled to act in the face of injustice, risking their livelihoods, their families, and their lives in the name of freedom.
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